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Vanguard Gifted Academy Announces 2025 Winter Student Showcase: An Exhibition of Discovery & Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATAVIA, IL – Vanguard Gifted Academy is proud to announce its upcoming 2025 Winter Student Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, December 17, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This student-led exhibition invites the community to witness a quarter’s worth of intensive research through an "Innovation Odyssey." The showcase features interactive galleries where student experts will present high-level concepts across various disciplines. Highlights include: The Sands of Antiquity: A deep dive
Vanguard Gifted Academy Students Excel in National Noetic Learning Math Contest
Batavia, IL – December 8, 2025 – Students from Vanguard Gifted Academy have achieved outstanding success in the Fall 2025 Noetic Learning Math Contest, demonstrating exceptional dedication and skill in math problem-solving against thousands of peers nationwide. This fall, the Noetic Learning Math Contest saw participation from 33,223 students across various school teams nationwide. We are incredibly proud of all our participating students for their effort, perseverance, and passion for rigorous
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Batavia High School Announces 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Congratulates 83 Batavia High School Students for Their Outstanding Academic Performance BATAVIA, IL – Batavia High School Principal Dr. JoAnne Smith is pleased to announce that 83 students from the Batavia High School graduating class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. A List of the BHS Scholars can be found at bhs.bps101.net/news. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency,
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Hall of Honor Nominations Needed!
The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence is seeking nominations for the2026 Hall of Honor. Whether a graduate, employee, or friend of BPS101 - we want to hear about the amazing people you know! Do you know a graduate, employee or friend of BPS101 who demonstrates excellence in their field and/or commitment of service to District 101? Nomination forms can be found at www.bataviafoundation.org/hall-of-honor Forms can be filled out online, printed or paper copies can be picked up at the Rosalie
Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Awards $2,000 Scholarship to Graduating High School Senior, Abigail Ingersoll
The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners congratulate Abigail Ingersoll, a graduating Batavia High School senior, for being selected for the scholarship, valued at $2000, which will support her further education and personal growth as she embarks on her college journey at Iowa State University. Abigail is planning to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Research or Horticulture.Ms. Ingersoll, a graduating senior at Batavia High School, was highly recommended by several of her teachers because of her
